An English park

Trying to simplify this scene & emphasize what I liked about it, I went through a LOT of paint & still didn't get it right! I learned a lot about making mud & applying thick paint :) The workshop deadline has passed, so I am posting 2 photos, one is half way through (maybe I should have stopped there!) The 2nd photo is taken inside as it's a rainy day today. Hmmm......can't win 'em all!!!!
35 x 40
water soluble oil on canvas

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Comment by Jessica Futerman on December 1, 2014 at 3:22: Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Maria!

Comment by Maria Woolrich on November 30, 2014 at 21:40: Wow!! Jessica this is great. Good on you for doing your own thing. love your painting and thanks for posting it with your reference photo.

Comment by Jessica Futerman on November 30, 2014 at 7:40: Thanks Olivia for your nice comment - yes, I don't find it so easy to simplify, without making the painting too childish! But it's a good point that the emphasis should be on what attracted us to the scene & to simplify the rest - but achieving that is another matter!

Comment by Olivia O'Carra on November 29, 2014 at 9:31: Great work Jessica.Simplifying is not so simple is it!

Unfortunately I didnt have time to do this month's work shop but have got the video to do later.

i would agree with Lori's suggestions

Comment by Jessica Futerman on November 26, 2014 at 19:11: Lori, of course I don't mind you sharing your thoughts - I am glad you do & it's always helpful to get an opinion from another artist! It's kind of you to spend time looking & commenting - thank you!

Thank you too Cristina for your very kind comment! I'm so glad you like it!

Comment by Cristina Mihailescu on November 26, 2014 at 14:25: Beautifully done Jessica! You did a great job!! Love the water and the reflections!!

Comment by Lori Ippolito on November 26, 2014 at 4:46: Makes sense Jess!! Hope you don't mind me sharing my thoughts..trying to learn as I go:)

Comment by Jessica Futerman on November 26, 2014 at 4:30: Thank you for your very nice comment, Ningning!

Thank you very much Lori for taking the time to look & make suggestions; I really appreciate it. The paint is still wet, so I could indeed blend it more in the background. About the warm grass in the background, I actually did that deliberately because I want the eye to continue around the curve of the water & follow the light there - but you are right that it would recede more if I made it less bright.

Comment by Lori Ippolito on November 26, 2014 at 3:00: Looking good Jess! I'll be a pain and suggest blending that background so the eye doesn't get drawn there..is say put a large brush at the horizon and pull up. Then think about having the grass back there less bright and warm..cool colors recede into the distance I think..or desaturate the green back there with it's complement. PLEASE double check these suggestions though!!